hem in
hem in
hɛm ɪn
hem in
British pronunciation
/hˈɛm ˈɪn/

英語での「hem in」の定義と意味

to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01

囲む, 取り囲む

to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
to hem in definition and meaning
example
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
建設現場は安全のために高い柵で囲まれていました
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
岩だらけの地形が探検家たちを取り囲み、進歩を困難にした。
02

包囲する, 追い詰める

to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
example
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
兵士たちは敵を包囲し、すべての可能な脱出路を断った。
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
抗議者たちは警察のバリケードによって四方から囲まれていた
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